KAUMA SCHOLARS EXAMINATIONS BOARD

2023 END OF TERM TWO EXAMINATIONS

ENGLISH (100 MARKS)
STANDARD 5

Learner’s Name: __________________________________ Date: __________ Time allowed: _________

SECTION A (30 MARKS) – COMPOSITION

Answer one question in this section.

EITHER
1. Write a composition on the title “TRANSPORT IN MY AREA”you may include the following
information
Paragraph 1: Write a letter to your friend inviting him or her to
- Types of transport used in your area your birthday party. Use the following questions.
- Places you found these transport
Paragraph 2: Paragraph1:
- Uses of each type of transport - When you will have the birthday party?
- Who uses the transport - Where it will be done?
Paragraph 3: Paragraph 2:
- The type of transport you like most - Number of people invited?
- Why do you like. - Food which will be there?
OR Paragraph 3:
- Activities to be done at the party?
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SECTION B: (20 MARKS)

COMPREHENSION PASSAGE

2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows.

Malawi attracts tourists who come to see interesting things and places. Most of them come to Malawi by air
through the Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe.

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The tourists hire cars and drive to the lake. Others board minibuses and go to Salima. At the lake, they enjoy
eating Chambo and swimming in lake Malawi.

Some tourists drive to Kasungu National Park to see elephants. Others drive to Nyika National Park in
Rumphi district. Nyika National Park has a beautiful view. The park is also known for its different types of
animals such as zebras.

Some tourists go to Mulanje mountain. Many tourists like the view of the mountain. They also visit tea estate
in the district.

Questions:
a. Why do tourists come to Malawi?
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b. What is the name of airport found in Lilongwe.
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c. How do tourists travel in Malawi?
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d. Why do tourists go to Kasungu National Park?
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e. Where is Nyika National Park?
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f. What kind of animals are found in Nyika National Park?
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g. Why do they like to go to the lake?
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h. Name the estate found in Mulanje district?
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i. What interesting things found in Mulanje district?
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j. Give a title for the story?
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SECTION C: Put punctuation Marks in the following sentences (10 MARKS)

3. Is this aeroplane new
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4. The road to Mulanje is smooth
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 5. Joel, look at these shoes she shouted.
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6. Some women keep their hair short
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7. Small bicycles cars are good for children
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Make sentences using the following words to show that you understand their meaning

8. Basket
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9. Flower
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10. Able
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11. School
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12. Fast
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SECTION D: (40 MARKS) Questions 18 – 27: Choose the correct parts of

Questions 13 – 17 choose the word that best speech
completes the sentences. 18. There is acat in the garden.
A. Adjective C. noun
13. She is ________ clothes B. Verb D. article
A. Going C. dancing
B. On D. washing 19. Atupele took a basket.
A. Verb C. conjunction
14. He ___________ potatoes every day. B. Noun D. prepositions
A. Eaten C. eats
B. Eat D. eating 20. Hey! My apple has been eaten.
A. Preposition C. interjection
15. Dark clouds covered _______ sky. B. Adverb D. conduction
A. The C. By
B. on D. at 21. We punish ourselves.
16. Cats have fur ________ their bodies. A. Pronoun C. verb
A. Behind C. on B. Noun D. adverb
B. Over D. at
22. The clothes were packed in a black box.
17. Each one of us was given ______ oranges. A. Adjective C. verb
A. A C. the B. Preposition D. adverb
B. an D. on
23. Do not be careless with your money.
A. Noun C. adverb
B. Verb D. adjective
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 B. Pepper D. glitters
24. Singing brings happiness.
A. Noun C. adjective 34. A sleeping cat never catches __________
B. Verb D. adverb A. Dog C. cockroaches
B. Rat D. fly
25. She has a broken pot.
A. Noun C. conjunction 35. A hungry person is an angry _________
B. Adverb D. Adjective A. Police C. nurse
B. People D. person
26. John play safely.
A. Adverb C. Adjective 36. An apple a day keeps the _________ away
B. Verb D. noun A. Preacher C. learner
B. Doctor D. teacher
27. Chisomo lived with his father.
A. Preposition C. adjective 37. Too many ________ spoil the soup
B. Adverb D. article A. Cleaners C. eaters
B. Cooks D. dancers
Question 28 – 32. Choose the word that best
completes the question tag. Questions 38 – 42: Choose the word that have
similar meanings.
28. John is not playing ___________?
A. Isn’t he C. isnt she 38. Parents help their children at home.
B. Is he D. is she A. Ignore C. helpful
B. Guide D. assist
29. Jane is not dull ___________?
A. Isnt we C. is he 39. Tionge reduce speed when crossing the road.
B. Isnt she D. is she A. Create C. advise
B. Decrease D. illness
30. Mattew is not shy __________
A. Is she C. is he 40. We avoid getting germs which spread
B. Aren’t we D. isn’t we diseases.
A. Malaria C. rushes
31. We are going home ___________? B. Headaches D. illnesses
A. Isnt she C. are we
B. Is he D. aren’t we 41. We can make good hoes.
A. Avoid C. created
32. The pastor is afraid __________? B. Visit D. advise
A. Is he C. should he
B. Isn’t he D. shall he
Question 33 – 37: Choose the word that best 42. Janentavoid playing with dirty water.
complete the proverb. A. Care C. assist
B. Make D. prevent
33. All that glitters in not __________
A. Sweep C. gold

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Questions 43 – 47: Choose the word that best Questions 48 – 53: Choose the words with apposite
completes the similes. meanings to the words.

43. She is often as busy as a _______ 48. Do you accept it?

A. Cat C. bee A. Agree C. Refuse
B. Dog D. tortoise B. Receive D. Deny

44. His shirt is as white as _________ 49. Fatsani is a head boy at Suza school.
A. Maize C. flower A. Prefect C. head girl
B. Cassava D. snow B. Leader D. monitor

45. She was as brave as a ________ 50. Boys and girls need to do equal roles.
A. Lion C. hyena A. Iniquity C. equality
B. Hare D. snail B. Different D. roles

46. The flower is as blight as the _______ 51. No. more quarrels with your sister.
A. Sun C. morning star A. Peace C. unite
B. Fire D. apple B. Disagree D. equal

47. My shirt is as black as a _________ 52. Eat more vegetables and fruits
A. Shoe C. pot A. Full C. little
B. Charcoal D. skirt B. Less D. enough

53. That’s unfair to clean

A. Peace C. room
B. Clean D. fair

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